《中国文化概览期末题(英文)》.doc

PAGE PAGE 1 文化概略期末考试答疑 选择题。Multiple Choice（20%） 1. Which was the dynasty that first introduced the imperial examination system for recruiting civil service officials in ancient China? Answer: The Sui Dynasty. 2. Of the four religions prevailing in China: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam and Christianity, which one is the native born? Answer: Taoism 3. Chinese people usually worship a number of deities that, they wish, will bring them blessings in their daily life. They enshrine and worship various gods in their home to meet their various need, They take such a deity just as an image of power rather than a genuine religion. For example, they put up an image of the god of home guard on the door wishing to keep the security of the family. When they wish to get rich, they usually put up the god of ______in their home? Answer: Cai Shen or the god of wealth. 4. What is the name of the god that people in the coastal region of Southeastern China worship and wish him to keep them safe at sea? A. Mazu B. Guanyin C. Buddha Answer: A 5. Buddhism was first introduced to China in the first century A.D. or so, when Emperor Mingdi of the Eastern Han Dynasty was in rule. The first Buddhist temple in Chinese history, built at Luoyang city, Henan Province, is called_______. Answer: Bai Ma Si (The Temple of White Horse) 6. The great contemporary painter Qi Baishi was gifted with a fine arts power, being skillful in painting the images of fish, birds, flowers and insects. "The wonder of his works lies in somewhere between resemblance and dissemblance," vividly and lively. His __________ is widely known in China. A. A cluster of shrimps B. Donkey C. Galloping Horses Answer: A 7. True or False? Is Jasmine (茉莉花) a folk song of Jiangsu Province? Answer: True. 8. Which minority ethnic group's dwelling community is called the hometown of peacocks? A. Tujia nationality B. Dai nationality C. Hui nationality D. Shui nationality Answer: B. 9. What is the name of the mountain whe